Luther Campbell joins Miami Norland coaching staff

The former 2 Live Crew frontman said he has joined the coaching staff of Miami Norland High as defensive coordinator.

Campbell, 53, was previously defensive coordinator at Miami Northwestern (2011-13) and Miami Central (2009-10). He has run a youth football program in Liberty City since the early ’90s.

The man known as “Uncle Luke,” who allegedly paid Miami players bounties for big plays at that same time, was initially barred from coaching high schools by the state – the Department of Education said he lacked “the required good moral character” to coach students — but sued and won full certification. Miami-Dade is the only county in the state that does not allow volunteer (non-certified) football coaches.

Earlier this month, he temporarily ran afoul of UM’s compliance staff, who asked him to leave campus while top prospects were visiting.